Recent advances in Deep convolutional Neural Networks (DNNs) have enabled researchers to create accurate computation models of brain activity. DNNs present an exciting opportunity to understand how the brain coordinates various cognitive functions, such as visual processing and object recognition—indeed, some DNNs can achieve human-level performance on object categorisation. In this study, researchers aimed to […]
Age-related slowing of the brain is caused by structural decline
As we age, it’s common for our thinking to become slower as a result of changes in the brain. But how, exactly, does this happen? In this study, researchers aimed to establish a direct relationship between neural slowing and brain atrophy. They combined magnetoencephalographic (MEG) measures of brain processing speed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) […]
Researchers discover how key protein spreads in Alzheimer’s and PSP
Alzheimer’s disease and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) are neurodegenerative diseases that affect different parts of the brain. Past research has established a strong link between neurodegenerative diseases and heightened levels of tau proteins in the brain. While Alzheimer’s primarily affects densely-connected brain regions in the cortex, PSP is characterised by the accumulation of tau proteins […]
Is it just a phase? How mental health struggles change as kids grow up
Early intervention is a powerful weapon in the fight against rising rates of mental illness. But in order to intervene before problems become serious, we must accurately predict which children will struggle later in adolescence and what symptoms they are likely to experience. Toward that end, this study followed nearly seven thousand participants from the […]
Investigating how a life under lockdown has affected child mental health
As the first cases of COVID-19 reached the shores of the United Kingdom, the government imposed a national lockdown to protect public health. After schools closed, young people suddenly faced a radically restricted lifestyle, one usually poor in social experiences like interactions with peers. Given the importance of such experiences during development, there was widespread […]
Can genes predict autism traits in people with intellectual disabilities?
Around 1% of people around the world have an intellectual disability (ID), otherwise known as a learning disability. While these disabilities can impact many aspects of life, we are only beginning to understand their genetic causes due to recent advancements in gene sequencing methods. These technologies have allowed researchers to also look at how specific […]
Doing Things Differently: How Memory and Attention Shape the Way Children Learn
Although most of us experience early education in a typical classroom setting, we all learn differently. For those with neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, it can be particularly hard to pick up new skills and knowledge in a classroom. In this study, researchers at the MRC CBU looked at how variations in children’s […]
Moving beyond narrow diagnoses with the help of brain networks
When kids struggle in school, one of the first steps toward getting them help is often labelling their difficulties with a formal diagnosis, like attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or dyslexia. But few children experience symptoms that fit neatly a single category – a complication that has hindered efforts to uncover the origin […]
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